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G18 MEW

2007 Volkswagen Unknown

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,200 mi
Last recorded148,200 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Unknown122,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 MEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 148,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel slightly loose heat sheild (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 148,200 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel slightly loose heat sheild (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 137,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread slightly low (3mm) and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 137,893 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Only when side lamps and dipped beams are on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread slightly low (3mm) and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 127,113 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 126,187 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 123,438 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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G18 MEW is a 2007 Volkswagen Unknown in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 122,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G18 MEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was G18 MEW registered?

G18 MEW is a 2007 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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